How far is Chicago Heights, IL from Elgin, IL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Chicago Heights and Elgin is 49.53 miles (79.71 km).
Flight distance from Chicago Heights, IL to Elgin, IL is 49.53 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Chicago Heights to Elgin with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Chicago Heights, Illinois to Elgin, Illinois is: 67.59 miles (108.78 km) by car.
Driving from Chicago Heights to Elgin will take approximately 01 hours 17 minutes.
#1 Chicago Heights
City in Cook County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 28990 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°30'22"N 87°38'8"W |
| Latitude | 41.5061500 |
| Longitude | -87.6356000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elgin
The second most populous city in Kane County, Illinois. It is located in the western part of the state. Elgin is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and the Elgin History Museum.
| Population | 110196 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°2'14"N 88°16'52"W |
| Latitude | 42.0372500 |
| Longitude | -88.2811900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Elgin: East Chicago Street (-88.281194,42.037244)
Estimated Travel Time Between Chicago Heights and Elgin
The distance between Chicago Heights and Elgin is 109 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 12 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Chicago Heights and Elgin. The current time is 18:24:45.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 21 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 54 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 50 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.03 liters (2.39 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Chicago Heights and Elgin.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Chicago Heights to Elgin is $8.6 (diesel $10.26).
Illinois gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.61 | $4.11 | $4.55 | $4.3 |
| Total | $8.6 | $9.81 | $10.85 | $10.26 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Illinois ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.607 (Diesel $4.300) /gallon. Last changed prices on May 02, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Chicago Heights and Elgin (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
